Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Gardner

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2026
A daytime 6.6K in Gardner, Illinois, the fifth stop in the Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 series. The event raises ALS awareness and highlights the Streetcar Diner and Two Cell Jail along historic Route 66.
Wed 2 Sep 2026
7 kilometers

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 5 Gardner 6.6K

The Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Stop 5 in Gardner, Illinois, is a daytime running event held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The event presents a distance of 6.6K along historic Route 66 and is one stop in a multi-event series that continues along the highway.

The run is organized to raise awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and to show solidarity with a long-distance runner undertaking a route effort for that cause. The Gardner stop highlights two local Route 66 landmarks, the Streetcar Diner and the Two Cell Jail, which are noted as part of the event setting.

The listed event location is Two Cell Jail, 400 East St, Gardner, IL 60424, United States. An entry fee is shown on the event page and the event page also lists a public donation goal of $1,000. Some multi-event bundles associated with the series reference a special finisher shirt and medal for participants who complete multiple stops. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

7 km
6.6k

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Solidarity Sidekick down Route 66 - Dwight A daytime 6.6K run in Dwight, Illinois at Ambler's Texaco Station that highlights Route 66 landmarks and supports a runner raising ALS awareness as part of the Solidarity Sidekick Route 66 Series.
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